chain

long

The long chain connecting the two boats kept them safely together during the storm.

in ~s

The dog was kept in chains during the day but allowed to run free at night.

off sb's/the ~

During the picnic, we let the children off the chain so they could run around freely.

on a/the ~

The old gate hung on a chain that creaked whenever the wind blew hard.

a chain of office

The newly elected president received a gold chain of office during the ceremony.

a chain on the door

She always remembered to fasten the chain on the door when she was home alone.

form

The firefighters formed a chain to pass buckets of water up to the burning building.

~ of

A chain of events led to the discovery of the missing letter in the old attic.

~ of

A chain of mountains stretched across the horizon as we drove through the valley.

part of a chain

The restaurant where I work is part of a successful international chain.

complex

A complex chain of decisions eventually led her to start her own business.

unbroken

The team has maintained an unbroken chain of success for the past five years.

food

Pesticides can move through the food chain and accumulate in larger animals.